About Edward Reid
Lived 1871 – 1938 (aged 66). Edward Reid was an anglican priest.
Edward Thomas Scott Reid (12 December 1871 – 27 July 1938) was a Scottish Anglican bishop who ministered in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Early life and education Reid was born on 12 December 1871 and educated at Fettes College, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Glasgow (Master of Arts 1895, Doctor of Divinity 1922) and the Edinburgh Theological College (1895).
Ordained ministry Reid was ordained deacon in 1897 and priest in 1899. His first post was a curacy at Old Saint Paul's, Edinburgh
Bishop Reid was elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway in 1921 and was consecrated on 24 June 1921 at St Mary's Cathedral, Glasgow, by Walter Robberds. In 1931 he was translated to St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and died in post on 27 July 1938.
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Who was Edward Reid?
Scottish bishop (1871-1938)
When was Edward Reid born?
Edward Reid was born on 12 December 1871 in Glasgow.
When did Edward Reid die?
Edward Reid died on 27 July 1938 in Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland.
What was Edward Reid's occupation?
Edward Reid was an anglican priest.
What nationality was Edward Reid?
Edward Reid's recorded nationality: Scottish people.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Reid (bishop)
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